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Aleix Espargaro says Honda’s new carbon fibre MotoGP swingarm “definitely one step better.”
After conducting back-to-back tests during Friday practice at the British MotoGP, HRC wild-card Aleix Espargaro is convinced that a new carbon fibre swingarm should be promptly offered to Honda’s full-time riders. Honda publicly introduced a composite design for its MotoGP project a decade after Ducati embraced a carbon fibre swingarm. Despite reverting to aluminium in 2022 to address handling issues, vibration problems persist for Honda’s 2025 machine. Espargaro’s positive experience with the new swingarm suggests potential benefits for full-time riders Joan and Luca. The intermittent nature of the vibration issue, possibly stemming from the engine, has complicated efforts to address it. Testing the carbon fibre swingarm at Silverstone has shown promise, with riders eager for its production and implementation.
